Rosy lipped batfish (Ogcocephalus porrectus)

The Rosy-Lipped Batfish (Ogcocephalus porrectus) is a weird fish found exclusively near the Cocos Islands off the coast of Costa Rica, hence the second common name “Cocos batfish“. The species is known for its bright rosy lips and for its specialized fins that allow it to walk on the ocean floor! Visit if you want to learn more about this peculiar creature. Note: Not to be confused with the similarly looking and closely related red lipped batf